Dietary aide

Job description
Citadel Care Centers -

OVERVIEW :

The Dietary Aide will prepare dining rooms and tables, provide meal service to residents and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining and kitchen areas.

His position will ensure full compliance with nutritional standards, internal procedures and government regulations while preparing and serving foods and beverages to all patients / residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prepare meals and beverages using specific procedures

Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation and quality

Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage

Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food

Clean assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures

Wash dishes and / or utensils according to acceptable standards of practice

Ensure compliance with sanitation

Participate in menu planning

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma / GED required

Familiar with clinical diets

Culinary and / or food service experience in a health care facility an asset

Able to read and interpret common recipes

Willing and able to work well within a team environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

May work in extreme temperature shifts, from extra heat in the cooking are to freezing temperatures when working in the walk-in-freezers.

May work in extreme temperature shifts, from extra heat in the cooking area to freezing temperatures when working in the walk-in-freezers.

Exposed to sharp knives, hot surfaces and wet floors in the workplace

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and unpleasant odors

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 40 pounds.

TRAVEL :

There are no travel expectations for this position

Last updated : 2024-08-23